Grilled Green Tomatoes Recipe
This green tomato recipe comes to the rescue for an overflowing garden, from Trevy Thomas. 
Green tomatoes. Photo: Preben HansenSnatch green tomatoes from the vine before they turn red, and you can enjoy a uniquely summertime flavor that can’t be found in the middle of winter. This recipe is an excerpt from an excellent grilling cookbook, Born to Grill, which I recently reviewed. You can also try a Cornmeal Crusted Green Tomato recipe. Every time I’m tempted to complain about the vegetables overflowing on my countertop, I remember that this is exactly what I miss in cold weather. There is nothing quite like the flavors of sun-kissed veggies, especially when a husband is the one out there doing all the back-breaking work. Don’t despair. We have plenty of tomato recipes.
Grilled Green Tomatoes Recipe
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce
- 6 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Salt and fresh-ground black pepper
Directions:
- Fire up the grill, bringing the temperature to medium (4 to 5 seconds with a hand test).
- Combine the melted butter and Tabasco sauce in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over both sides of the tomato slices and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Grill the tomatoes uncovered over medium heat for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until tender and juicy. If grilling covered, cook the tomatoes for the same amount of time, turning once midway.
- Serve the tomatoes hot. The tomatoes are also as tasty a match as their ripe cousins with slices of fresh mozzarella.
From: Born to Grill, Cheryl & Bill Jamison
Trevy Thomas